Key Tips
- Visitors are asked to wear modest clothing and to remove their shoes when entering the mosque. Modest outer-wear is available for rent outside the mosque.
About Us
The main dome of the national mosque is designed in the shape of an 18-point star to represent the 13 states of Malaysia and the five central Pillars of Islam, and has the appearance of a partly opened umbrella roof which symbolises the aspirations of an independent nation.
As one of Southeast Asia's largest mosques, its unique modern design embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation.
Building
The National Mosque, which took three years to construct, was opened on Aug 27, 1965. It is situated among five acres (13 hectares) of beautiful gard
Must Look
Standing prominently against the skyline is the sleek and stylish 73m high minaret. The National Mosque serves as the principal mosque for the city dwellers
